Superconductor
Description
Since 2007, Superconductor has grown from an occasional concert or CD review to a near-daily publication covering classical music, opera and the arts in and around NYC, with excursions to Boston, Philadelphia, and upstate NY. And no, I'm not a conductor.
MY BLOGS
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Paul Pelkonen
http://super-conductor.blogspot.com/
Honest content and criticism of today's classical music scene.
The site includes classical music and opera reviews, CD and DVD reviews and recommendations, and the occasional opinion piece on the state of the classical music industry. The goal of Superconductor is to provide concise, well-written reviews for the classical music lover and novice alike.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 2463 )
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Movie Review: A Very Long History of the Clouds
Life, Death and Rebirth in Cloud Atlas. by Paul J. Pelkonen My clone sleeps alone: Doona Bae (center) in Cloud Atlas. Image © 2012 Warner Brothers Pictures. Read more
Posted on 02 July 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Nothing But Beethoven
The Philharmonic ends their season with farewells. by Paul J. Pelkonen New York Philharmonic music director Alan Gilbert (left) with pianist Yefim Bronfman.Phot... Read more
Posted on 30 June 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Sailing Toward the Rocks
How the Met's Klinghoffer cancellation could wreck more than an opera. by Paul J. Pelkonen The Achille Lauro was hijacked by terrorists in 1985. Read more
Posted on 30 June 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Loud, Proud and Uncowed
Some Words on Gay Pride. by Paul J. Pelkonen OK, they're not really there but they look cool. Rainbow flags over Lincoln Center. Photo alteration by the author. Read more
Posted on 29 June 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Superconductor Untitled Awards 2014.
Looking back at the best performances of the spring concert season. by Paul J. Pelkonen Untitled # 26 by Richard Diebenkorn. Painting © 1984 the estate of... Read more
Posted on 20 June 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Superconductor Interview: Melvin Stecher and Norman Horowitz
The founders of the New York International Piano Competition. by Paul J. Pelkonen Melvin Stecher and Norman Horowitz (left). Photo from the Stecher Horowitz... Read more
Posted on 19 June 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Summer Marches On: The 2014 Superconductor Festival Guide Part II
Three big festivals make New York more bearable in the summer. by Paul J. Pelkonen Lincoln Center becomes a cultural oasis in the summer months. Unfortunately... Read more
Posted on 18 June 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Overboard
The Met cancels its broadcast of The Death of Klinghoffer. by Paul J. Pelkonen A scene from the English National Opera's production of John Adams' opera The... Read more
Posted on 17 June 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Summer Marches In: The 2014 Superconductor Festival Guide Part I
Your guide to getting out of New York and hearing great music. by Paul J. Pelkonen Soprano Ellie Dehn is Euryanthe at Bard SummerScape. Photo by Todd Norwood ©... Read more
Posted on 16 June 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Soul Over Beethoven
Yefim Bronfman plays two of The Beethoven Concertos. by Paul J. Pelkonen Ludwig van Beethoven (left) and Yefim Bronfman.Beethoven portrait 1803 by Christian... Read more
Posted on 14 June 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Preview: The Tender Land
Aaron Copland's American opera at Chelsea Opera. by Paul J. Pelkonen Aaron Copland's The Tender Land brings the American heartland to Chelsea. Photo from Flickr. Read more
Posted on 13 June 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
An Open Birthday Greeting to Richard Strauss
A Letter to the Composer on his 150th Birthday. by Paul J. Pelkonen The composer Richard Strauss at his desk in between letters from an American blogger. Photo ... Read more
Posted on 11 June 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Festival Preview: The Beethoven Concertos
Yefim Bronfman and the New York Philharmonic close out the season. by Paul J. Pelkonen The pianist Yefim Bronfman with an unidentified composer providing... Read more
Posted on 11 June 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: With a Bang, Then a Whisper
The first-ever NY PHIL BIENNIAL ends. by Paul J. Pelkonen Alan Gilbert (inset) and the New York Philharmonic ended the first-ever NY PHIL BIENNIAL on Saturday... Read more
Posted on 09 June 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Superconductor Interview: Matthias Pintscher
We sit down with the composer to discuss the NY PHIL BIENNIAL. by Paul J. Pelkonen Composer Matthias Pintscher. Photo by Jean Radel © 2011 matthiaspintscher. Read more
Posted on 07 June 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Opera Review: All Hail the Queen
The Opera Orchestra of New York presents Roberto Devereux. by Paul J. Pelkonen Mariella Devia (here pictured in Anna Bolena) returned to Carnegie Hall Thursday... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Playing in the Basement
At SubCulture, six young composers make CONTACT! by Paul J. Pelkonen Slide on this: trombonist Joseph Alessi makes CONTACT! at SubCulture. Photo by Chris Lee ©... Read more
Posted on 05 June 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: Unbowed But Undefeated
The Budapest Festival Orchestra plays Dvořák. by Paul J. Pelkonen Iván Fischer. Photo © 2014 by Dan Porges. When the Budapest Festival Orchestra... Read more
Posted on 04 June 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: All About the Benjamin
The Orchestra of St. Luke's explores the modern British composers. by Paul J. Pelkonen Chillin' with Pablo: Orchestra of St. Luke's principal conductor Pablo... Read more
Posted on 03 June 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Concert Review: American Nightmares
Two major new works at the NY PHIL BIENNIAL by Paul J. Pelkonen "Breaker boys" are featured in Julia Wolfe's Anthracite Fields. Photo from the Anthracite... Read more
Posted on 02 June 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA
